In pictures: Southern Russia floods
The
floods hit Russia's southern Krasnodar region struck overnight without
warning, local people said. More than 140 people are now known to have
died.
In
the capital Moscow, people lit candles in memory of the flood victims
outside the Krasnodar region building. The slogans seen here read: "We
know everything", "Who's to blame?" and "Who's next?"
Many residents spent the night in temporary shelters, amid fears of more floods in the region.
Witnesses described seeing the water uproot traffic lights - electricity and transport networks have been badly disrupted.
Up to 1,000 rescue workers, some flown in from Moscow, are involved in evacuating survivors.
The popular holiday destination of Gelendzhik was also badly affected.
The worst affected town is Krymsk, with scores of fatalities.
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